Franklin The English Language Studio LDE-1900 User manual

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LDE-1900
User’s Guide
The English Language Studio
Translate – Hear – Speak

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Viewing Your Search
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the Audio Player . . . . . . .41
Using Record and Playback . . .43
Playing the Games . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . .48
Using the Phone Book . . . . . . .50
Using the Converter . . . . . . . . .53
Installing the
Franklin PC Desktop . . . . . . . . .55
Connecting Your Device . . . . . .56
Using the
Franklin PC Desktop . . . . . . . . .57
Using the Franklin
PC View™ Feature . . . . . . . . . . .62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Disclaimer of Warranties . . . . . .69
Limited Warranty (EU and
Switzerland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Limited Warranty (Outside
U.S., EU and Switzerland) . . . .69
Limited Warranty
(U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . .5
Understanding Your Device . . . .6
Key Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Product Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Resetting Your Device . . . . . . . .11
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Library . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Changing the Settings . . . . . . . .14
Selecting a Book . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Looking Up a Word . . . . . . . . . .17
Finding Idioms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Finding Examples . . . . . . . . . . .22
Highlighting Words . . . . . . . . . .24
Using Annotations, Modifications
and Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Viewing Inflections . . . . . . . . . .27
Viewing Supplemental
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the Phrase Books . . . . . .30
Using the Grammar Guide . . . .32
Using the TOEFL®Test
Word List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Using My Vocabulary List . . . . .34
Using My Dictionary . . . . . . . . .37
Table of Contents

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Congratulations on your purchase of
the LDE-1900, The English
Language Studio! The LDE-1900 is
an educational, informational, and
versatile handheld computing
device. Your package includes:
• your LDE-1900 device
• two AA batteries
• Franklin PC Desktop installation
CD-ROM
• earphones
• AC adapter
• USB cable
Your LDE-1900 has the ability to
store eBooks, RSS eNews, audio
files and other documents. It has a
built-in organizer, with a clock,
calculator, converter and phone
book.
To install Franklin PC Desktop on
your PC, your computer must meet
the following minimum system
requirements:
• IBM-compatible Pentium class PC
or higher
• 256 color VGA monitor
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Windows®XP
• 20 MB free disk space
• 32 MB RAM
• Available USB port
• CD-ROM Drive
Your LDE-1900 contains the
following reference books:
• Langenscheidt Handwörterbuch
Englisch-Deutsch
• Langenscheidt Handwörterbuch
Deutsch-Englisch
• Oxford Advanced Learner’s
Dictionary
• Travelers’ Phrases (English-
German)
• Travelers’ Phrases (German-
English)
• Guide to English Grammar
• Guide to German Grammar
• TOEFL®Test* Word List
Expand your vocabulary by looking
up translations of words using the
English-German and German-
English dictionaries as well as by
looking up definitions using the
English dictionary. Find everyday
and travel phrases using the phrase
books. Learn grammar using the
English and German grammar
guides. Build your vocabulary by
studying English words needed for
the TOEFL®Test. For additional help
in using this device, read the English
or German Tutorial.
Introduction Introduction
* TOEFL and the Test of English as a
Foreign Language are registered
trademarks of Educational Testing
Service (ETS). This product is not
endorsed or approved by ETS.

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Save a list of German and English
vocabulary that you want to learn,
study and remember. Add a list of
words and definitions not found in
the dictionaries in this device.
Most of these books include a word
search feature that helps you find
words just by typing the first few
letters. If you can’t find the words
you want, phonetic spell correction
is available to show you other
possibilities. In addition, a word
search feature is included which
allows you to type a “?” in place of
any single letter and a “✽” in place of
zero, one or more letters in a word
so that you can search based on the
letters you are sure of. Verbs are
conjugated in all tenses to make
learning and comprehension easier.
Hear English words and English and
German phrases pronounced in
high-quality speech so you can
practice saying them correctly. Use
the listen, record and playback
feature to practice pronouncing
words. Listen to a word or phrase,
record your pronunciation, then play
them both back to see how you
compare. In addition, use the audio
player that comes with your LDE-
1900 to listen to audio books and
music.
Purchase titles and expand your
content by loading it from MMC/SD
(MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital).
These convenient cards (sold
separately) slip easily into the side
of your LDE-1900. Transfer files
directly from your PC to an MMC/SD
and you can carry more books,
music, and other documents around
with you.
Use the Franklin PC View™ feature
of the Franklin PC Desktop to view
content from the LDE-1900 on a
personal computer. Just connect
your device to a PC and you can
use the dictionary features on a PC
screen.
IntroductionIntroduction

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Your unit is powered by two AA
batteries. Follow these easy
instructions to install or replace them.
1. Turn your unit off and turn it over.
2. Open the battery cover on the
back of your unit by pushing in
the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the old batteries, if
necessary.
4. Install the batteries following
the +/- markings in the battery
compartment.
5. Replace the battery cover.
Warning! If the batteries wear out
completely, or if you take more than a
few seconds while changing the
batteries, the volume, contrast, date
and time settings are reset and any
recently entered information may be
erased. You should always keep written
copies of your important information.
Battery disposal: Do not dispose of
batteries with normal household waste.
Please obey your local regulations
when disposing of used batteries.
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Battery Precautions
• Non-rechargeable batteries are
not to be re-charged. Never
recharge batteries that come with
the device.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be
removed from the device before
being charged.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to
be charged under adult supervision.
• Only batteries of the same or
equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• The supply terminals are not to be
short-circuited.
• Do not expose batteries to direct
heat or try to take batteries apart.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for battery use.
• Always remove a weak or dead
battery from the device.
• To avoid damage caused by
leakage of the battery fluid,
replace the battery or batteries
once every two years regardless
of how much the device has been
used during that time.
• Should a battery leak, the device
may become damaged. Clean the
battery compartment immediately,
avoiding contact with your skin.
• Keep batteries out of reach of
small children. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
Installing Batteries Installing Batteries

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Screen in Lid: The screen of the LDE-1900 is contained in the lid, so you
can tilt the screen for optimum viewing.
Speaker: The speaker is located in the bottom left corner on the front of your
device. For best results do not cover the speaker.
Microphone: The microphone is located at the upper right corner of the
speaker. Speak into this when recording.
Understanding Your Device
Microphone
Screen
in Lid
Speaker

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AC Adapter Jack: The AC/DC adapter input requires regulated 5 volt output
of at least 500 milliamperes.
This symbol indicates that the inner core of the plug of an AC adapter is positive
and that the outer part of the plug is negative. If the symbol on your AC/DC adapter
does not match the above symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place of purchase.
Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm
impedance stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic headphones will not
work with this unit.
USB Port: Plug the cable into this port to connect your device to your PC.
MMC/SD Slot: Insert MMC/SD here. Slide the MMC/SD into the slot with the
contacts facing the back of the device. Push gently until it clicks into place. To
remove an MMC/SD from the slot, put your thumb on the MMC/SD and push it
in slightly. You hear a click and the MMC/SD pops out. Slide it out of the slot.
Note: Your device comes with a placeholder in the MMC/SD slot. You cannot
save anything to this card.
RESET
Understanding Your Device
Headphone
Jack
AC Adapter
Jack
USB port
MMC/SD
slot

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Picture Keys
Goes to the Library.
Displays your search
history.
Displays information about
your current screen.
Opens a menu, if available.
Goes to the Games Menu.
Goes to the organizer.
Turns the product on or off.
Function Keys
Selects an item. In the
calculator, performs a
calculation. In text,
highlights a word.
Clears an input box. From
text, goes to the main
screen of a book.
Backs up, erases a letter, or
turns off the highlight in text.
Cycles through the accents
for the last typed letter, if
available.
Shifts to type capital letters
and punctuation marks.
Shifts to type numbers,
punctuation marks and
other symbols.
At an input box, types a ? to
stand for a letter in a word.
Navigation Button
Moves in the indicated
direction. In text, press the
left ( ) or right ( ) part of
the button to highlight the
next or previous link, when
available. When no links are
available, pages up or
down. In text, press the up
( ) or down ( ) part of the
button to highlight the
previous or next link, when
available. When no links are
available, scrolls up or down
one line at a time.
Key Guide Key Guide
✓About Screen Illustrations
Some screen illustrations and Soft
Key labels in this User’s Guide
may differ slightly from what you
see on screen. This does not
mean that your unit is
malfunctioning.

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Combination Keys*
+At an input box, types an ✽
to stand for zero, one or
more letters in a word.
+Types an apostrophe.
+Adjusts the font size.
+At an input box or other
entry field, cycles through
the available symbols,
including @ / _ ~ : ; , and #.
Audio Keys
Opens the audio player.
Plays a file.
Stops a file.
Goes to the next file. Hold
in to fast-forward through a
file.
Goes to the previous file.
Hold in to rewind through a
file.
Begins recording.
Pronounces a word or
phrase.
Plays a recorded message.
Increases (+) or decreases
(-) the volume.
Calculator Keys
A(1/x) Calculates a reciprocal.
S(√x) Calculates a square root.
D(x2)Squares a number.
F(%) Calculates a percentage.
G(.) Inserts a decimal point.
H(+),J(-) Adds, subtracts, multiplies
or divides numbers.
Z(+/-) Changes the number on the
screen to a negative or
positive number.
X(M+) Adds the number to the
number stored in memory.
C(M-) Subtracts the number from
the number stored in
memory.
V(MR)Recalls the number stored
in memory.
B(MC)Clears the memory.
Key GuideKey Guide
K(x),L(÷)
* Hold the first key while pressing the second.
M